Food Services Prep/Cook, Full-Time

• Scheduled Hours & Days May Vary Depending on Needs of Food Services


• Expected to Work Scheduled School Days and Inservice Days as Requested


• School is Closed on all Major Holidays, Weekends, and Evenings


• 7:00 am to 3:00 pm daily, No weekends

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Working under the Head Chef, the Food Services Prep/Cook will prepare, bake, and cook large quantities of a variety of foods to be served to guests, employees, and students.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Cleans, cuts, prepares, and cooks meat, fish, or poultry to a safe temperature.


• Prepares and cooks various items according to menus, special dietary or nutritional requirements, or numbers of portions to be served.


• Bakes breads, rolls, and pastries.


• Prepares portions to be served to guests, employees, and students.


• Washes cooking equipment such as pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other pieces.


• Develops, compiles, and maintains food records regarding use and expenditures under the direction of the Head Chef or Director of Food Services.


• Assists with inventories supplies and equipment as requested.


• Ensures the cleanliness and functional operation of galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas by routinely cleaning and inspecting each piece.


• Attends meetings.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS:

• Must be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ; be involved with an evangelical, protestant church of like faith and practice; and agree with the philosophies, Statement of Faith, and Statement of Christian Life Commitment of Southside Christian School.


• Have a commitment to the mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of Christian schooling as expressed by Southside Christian School demonstrated by their eligible children enrolled in Southside Christian School.


• Must be a spiritually mature, veteran Christian leader who agrees with the school's Mission, Vision, Values, Biblical Beliefs, Statement of Christian Life Commitment, and Statement of Faith.


• Must be able to articulate personal testimony and witnessing to students.


• Experience in a cafeteria setting is preferred.


• Trained in sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.


• Trained in food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.


• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently.


• Must be able to work well as part of a team.


• Must be able to work well under pressure.


• Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.


• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferred.


• One year of related experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of standing, cutting, stirring, and operating kitchen equipment.


• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.